History | Graded Assignment | The Game with No Name

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Graded Assignment
The Game with No Name

A friend of yours would like to capture the adventures of Lewis and Clark in a video game, but she needs your
help. She wants the game to be awarded Top 10 Kudos like Super Mario, Rock Band, and SimCity. Read all the
directions first and follow them carefully to get this new expedition rolling.

Total score: ____ of 60 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 12 points)

1. Evaluate each of the following websites and choose the three that provide the best explanation and
description of the expedition. Explain each of your choices.

(a) Go to Lewis and Clark at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

(b) Go to Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation at http://www.lewisandclark.org

(c) Go to The Lewis and Clark Journey Log at https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/historyculture/the-

journey.htm

(d) Go to Lewis and Clark The National Bicentennial Exhibition at

http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html

Answer:
Type your answer here.

(Score for Question 2: ___ of 9 points)

2. Write a two or three sentence description for each website you selected in Question 1. Be sure to
highlight its most informative features.

 Example:
 http://www.lewisandclark.org
 Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
 This site keeps the Lewis and Clark Expedition alive in the modern world. At the same time, it also gives
comprehensive background about the exploration, including FAQs, a history of the expedition, and a roster
and genealogy chart of participants. It could be especially important in developing game characters.
Answer:
Type your answer here.

(Score for Question 3: ___ of 6 points)

3. Now suggest three possible game names that are both exciting and descriptive.

Answer:
Type your answer here.

(Score for Question 4: ___ of 8 points)

4. Here are some other websites your friend could check in order to get additional information about the
expedition. Which two would you recommend first and why?

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(a) List of Supplies for the Expedition at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html

(e) Circa 1803 – Historical Background of the Times at

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_cir.html

(f) Sacagawea at http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/saca.html

Answer:
Type your answer here.

(Score for Question 5: ___ of 15 points)

5. What five characters should be included in the game and why? You should name and describe each
character and his or her role. You must include at least one Native American and one woman in your list.

Answer:
Type your answer here.

(Score for Question 6: ___ of 10 points)

6. Use all of your information to provide a list of 10 possible elements she should include in the game in
order to make it as informative and exciting as possible. Explain your choices and be sure they relate clearly
to the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Answer:
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